Trip to the Zoo!

Recently, we headed to the zoo... we had a great time and the kids got some good hugs in with the animal statues!

Anna's friend Karrine had a birthday party at Monkey Joe's. Both Anna and Sam had a great time... there was cake, ice cream, face painting, bouncy house bouncing, video games, and fun with Monkey Joe himself...

...and then Sam found the 'Hurricane Simulator' - He had a ball in there... six times.

Some Sibling Cuteness

Below are some shots of earlier this year... for as much as they annoy each other, they play with and love each other a little more.  Makes for some great cuteness and fun pictures.

At  the playground:

At bedtime in front of their 'gingerbread house' (made out of an IKEA box):

Gotta get those teeth clean:

Wait a minute - something doesn't seem right:

Horseback Riding

Anna's friend Madeline had her 5th birthday party at the Chastain Horse Park.  Anna and others got to ride horses!

First, paint the horse's toenails.

Next, receive glitter goo to spread on the horse.

Then, receive instruction on proper glitter goo application.

Spread glitter goo on horse.

Now it's time to ride.  Get your riding helmet on!

Commence riding horse!

Continue to ride horse and have a great time!

Now wave to Daddy and control horse one-handed!

Next, gather with friends for post-ride cakecicles and chocolate milk.

Finally, pose for group picture with horses (named Pinkie and Apache).

New Rain Boots!

Artiste!

A friend of Anna's had their birthday party at the Children's Museum. There are tons of things to do there, and Anna decided she wanted to paint. I think we have an abstract artist in our midst!

Our Future

Bowling... who knew?

Almost by accident, we found out that both Anna and Sammy LOVE bowling. We met up with some of the Austin/Hutchison clan, who were on a bowling outing. We decided to play a game or two and the kiddos were super excited.

 Here are some of the Sambone at the alley.

And the princess showing us how it's done.

Some recent pictures of the kiddos.

Anna at her friend Sage's birthday party - they had a girls' spa day.

And Sammy at his friend Henry's birthday party.  It was a magic show-watching, cake-eating good time.

And the kiddos with their Santa hats on awaiting the big man to make an appearance!

Here are some recent pics - can't figure out to rotate them so tilt your head.